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How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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Every La Librairie Antique listing explicitly mentions the first edition status (E.O. or 1st edition), print run, publication date (colophon), binding type (leather, parchment, gilding), format (12mo, folio, etc.), and detailed condition (foxing, dampstains, repairs if any). We provide multiple high-resolution photos. For items above 500 EUR, a provenance certificate is included when available.

Question 2

Do you ship to the United States? Will I pay import duties?

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Yes. Antiquarian books ship duty-free to the USA under HTS code 9903.01.31 ("informational materials" exception, still valid after the August 2025 de-minimis suspension). Delivery: 7-12 days via Colissimo International tracked, 3-5 days via DHL Express. State sales tax may apply depending on your state (typically 0-9%).

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What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

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All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB), PayPal with Buyer Protection (recommended for non-EU customers), SEPA bank transfer for Europe, and SWIFT international wire for orders above 2000 EUR. Stripe-secured checkout (PCI-DSS Level 1).

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What is your return policy?

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30-day return window for international buyers. Full refund (including return shipping) if the book does not match our description. Convenience returns: buyer covers return postage, refund issued upon receipt of the book in its original condition.

Question 5

How can I verify a first edition?

Accepted Answer

A first edition (often abbreviated E.O. in French) is the first published version of a work. Identifiers: print run statement at the front/back, colophon date, paper and format specifications, reference bibliographies (Vicaire, Carteret for French literature, Sadleir for 19th century English literature). Every listing mentions first edition status explicitly when applicable.

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Archaeological excavation of Mir Khair necropolis in Luristan❦ Iran La nécropole de Mir Khair au Pusht-i Kuh, Luristan

Color print of the Gypaete bird❦ Oiseau Gypaete estampe couleurs

Our Theatrical Stages - Japan Paper Edition❦ Paul Margueritte Nos tréteaux ex. sur Japon

Molière's Comic Masterpiece on Laid Paper❦ Molière Monsieur de Pourceaugnac sur vergé 1876

A Book's Journey: Historical Account❦ LIVRE DELON C. HISTOIRE D UN LIVRE 1884

Memoirs of Paris: Indiscreet Chronicles❦ érotique Les cannevas de la Paris ou mémoires pour servir à l’histoire de l’hôte

Administrative and commercial yearbook of Gers department❦ Gers 1963 Annuaire administratif, statistique, historique et commercial GERS 32

The Inner Chamber - Signed Dedication Copy❦ GAUTIER, Jean-Jacques La chambre du fond + dédicace

Critical edition of a major Renaissance epic poem❦ AGRIPPA D’AUBIGNE. Les Tragiques. Edition critique… 1933

Literary portraits from George Eliot's works❦ Cameos from George Eliot 40 x 105 mm.

Complete Works on Minerals❦ Buffon Oeuvres complètes de Buffon MINERAUX 1835

Autograph letter from Duchess of Guise & diplomatic essay on Brabant❦ Duchesse de Guise lettre autographe + Essai de Diplomatie sur Le Brabant

Women's Spirit and Wit: Love and Jealousy❦ STAHL L’ESPRIT DES FEMMES ET LES FEMMES D’ESPRIT, DE L’AMOUR ET DE LA JALOUSIE

Exploration of Spiritual Themes❦ Spirite JOUVENEL Au Diapason du Ciel. Introduction de Gabriel Marcel

Baron Gros: Master Painter of Napoleonic History❦ LES ARTISTES CELEBRES : LE BARON GROS / Japon nté

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